Meridian Holidays - Vietnam & Singapore

DAY 01 VANCOUVER - SINGAPORE
Depart Vancouver to Singapore via award-winning Singapore Airlines.

DAY 02 SINGAPORE
Arrive Singapore and transfer to your hotel for your overnight stay.

DAY 03 SINGAPORE - HANOI - HALONG
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi and transfer by vehicle to Halong (160km). Hanoi is a city of lakes, shaded boulevards, and French style buildings. It is the capital of Vietnam. Overnight in Halong.

DAY 04 HALONG - HANOI
Enjoy a 4-hour boat ride exploring Halong Bay, passing the islands of Trong, Mai, Am, Chen, and Cong Troi (Heavenly Gates) and stopping at one of the islands where you will visit Hang Dau Go, a huge three-chambered cave which is reached via 90 steps. Later board your coach back to Hanoi for overnight.

DAY 05 HANOI - HUE
A full day of sightseeing in Hanoi City today, covering One Pillar Pagoda - constructed of wood on a single stone pillar; Temple of Literature, dedicated to Confucius; Ho Chi Minh Stilt House where Ho Chi Minh lived from 1948 until his final days; Discover the Old Quarter of Hanoi by cyclo, this fascinating area of narrow alleys and shophouses is also called "36 streets" most of which are named after the crafts or merchandise traditionally sold there. Transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Hue and on arrival, transfer to your hotel.

DAY 06 HUE
Sightseeing today includes the Old Imperial City located in the Citadel; Thai Hoa Palace; Halls of the Mandarins; Forbidden Purple City; the Imperial Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc and Dong Ba Market. Overnight in Hue.

DAY 07 HUE - DANANG - HOI AN
A short boat ride on Huong Giang River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda located on the bank of the Perfume River. It was a hot-bed of anti-government protest during the early 1960s. Then journey south, passing incredible mountainous stretch of highway with spectacular views to arrive in Danang. Visit Cham Museum that houses the best collection of Cham art to be found anywhere in the world, and visit Marble Mountains, consisting of 5 stone hillocks, each representing the five elements of the universe. Proceed to Hoi An and check-in your hotel for overnight.

DAY 08 HOI AN - DANANG - SAIGON
Hoi An is a picturesque riverside town known as Faifo to early western traders. It was a major international port during the 17th to 19th centuries. This beautifully preserved historic city is best seen on foot. The walking tour will include five of the following sites: the Japanese Covered Bridge constructed in 1593, Tran Family Chapel for worshipping ancestors, Sa Huynh Museum, Quan Cong Temple; Quang Dong Pagoda; Phuoc Kien Pagoda. Transfer by vehicle from Hoi An to Danang Airport for your domestic flight to Saigon, transfer to hotel on arrival.

DAY 09 SAIGON - SINGAPORE
Saigon is the largest of Vietnamese cities, this teeming metropolis are 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture, one will see the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life everywhere. The city churns and bubbles. Your sightseeing today will visit the Notre Dam Cathedral set in the heart of Saigon's government quarter; Central Post Office beside the Cathedral; City Hall also known as "Hotel de Ville"; Opera House; War Remnants Museum; Ben Thanh Market, and Dong Khoi Street. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Singapore. On arrival, proceed to the Singapore Airlines Overnight Counter for your transfer to hotel.

DAY 10 SINGAPORE
Full day for you to explore this dynamic city.

DAY 11 SINGAPORE - VANCOUVER
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight back home.